My Journey From $10/Hr Line Cook to Running An 8-Figure Empire

Heaven Mayhem founder and creative director Pia Mance built a $10M accessories brand by turning customers into co-creators with a bold community strategy. For more on Heaven Mayhem and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

When Curry Hagerty joined her sister’s jewelry brand in 2020, it was generating about $100,000 a year. By clearly splitting the founder and CEO roles and stepping out of the day-to-day grind, they scaled Hart Jewelry to a projected $20 million business with more than 100 employees. Fore more on Hart and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

From line cook to 8-figure founder, Ellen Bennett turned $300 and a vision into Hedley & Bennett, a heritage kitchen brand. For more on Hedley & Bennett and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

JW Wiseman built Curious Elixirs before a non-alcoholic cocktail category even existed—and grew it without outside investors. By spotting overlooked demand and building real community around the brand, he turned a personal pain point into an eight-figure business.For more on Curious Elixirs and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Rea Ann Silva couldn’t patent Beautyblender, so she built brand recognition stronger than IP. Learn how she scaled, without investment, to sales every 12 seconds.For more on Beautyblender and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Anthony Barresi built a 7-figure pasta straw brand by launching fast, creating viral content and building relationships to drive sales.For more on Pasta Life and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Sonsie Skin's CEO turns customers into brand advocates through community-first strategies, from garden girl activations to in-person events. Discover how to create your own viral moments that drive real connection.For more on Sonsie Skin and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

COTTO's founder sold out her initial production run in 30 minutes by building her audience first. Use her social media techniques to validate demand before you’re ready to sell.For more on COTTO and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Golden West Boots’s Michael Petry designs authentic products by fully embodying his customers’ lifestyles. Learn how to design products that your target audience will love.For more on Golden West Boots and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Wild Rye designs stylish, sustainable outdoor gear for women, growing 30% to 50% annually through strong partnerships and community-driven fundraising.For more on Wild Rye and show notes click here  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.